VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan is making good on his campaign pledge to hike income assistance and disability rates by $100 a month. The policy takes effect Sept. 20 and will be the first time the welfare rate has increased in a decade. “Raising the rates is only the beginning,” Horgan said in a statement Thursday. from last to third place in the country when it comes to assistance rates, Horgan added. Former NDP premier Mike Harcourt approved of Horgan’s choices, describing Ken Peterson as “hugely experienced” and Joy MacPhail as a tough-minded and effective minister.

Source: National Post July 20, 2017 20:53 UTC